UK Group Tours | Best of Southern Britain 7 Night

‘Excellent’

Great Tour Company!

It has been a difficult time for all of us. I booked a self driving tour through Irish Tourism that was cancelled due to Covid issues with travel. The booking process was excellent and thorough. It wa Read more »

Deobrah

Every thing was as prom..

Every thing was as promised. B&B's were awesome and the proprietors very gracious. Big van with lots of space for the 6 of us as well as our luggage with room to spare. We will definitely use Irish ... Read more »

Gary Stewart

Authentic Local Experiences:

Visit Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill.
Rise over 400 feet above London in a private capsule on the London Eye.
Visit Kensington Palace, the childhood home of Queen Victoria and home to many notable royals over the last 300 years.

Dining Experiences:

7 breakfasts (B) and 5 dinners (D) including a welcome and a farewell dinner.

Big Ben
Roman Baths & Pump House
Stonehenge
Blenheim Palace
London Eye
Canterbury Cathedral

See Itinerary

1 night in the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge
1 night in the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge
1 night in the MGallery Francis Hotel
1 night in the MGallery Francis Hotel
1 night in the Malmaison Brighton
1 night in the Chilston Park Hotel
1 night in the The Tower Hotel

Superior & First Class Hotels
Private En-Suite Facilities in All Rooms
Breakfast Included
All Local Taxes and Hotel Service Charges Included

Begin your tour with a day of independent touring in London using your voucher for the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour. Choose your route to see famous London landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, and more. Meet your group in the evening for a welcome drink and dinner at your hotel. (D)

Visit Kensington Palace, former home of Princess Diana. Head to the National Gallery to savor a classic afternoon tea. Proceed on to the London Eye, Europe’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel, for a birds-eye view of the city from a private capsule. The evening is free to explore London and dine as you wish. (B)

Journey to Bristol, where your tour director will take you on a walking tour to explore its thousand-year history. Travel on to the city of Bath, famous for its natural geothermal hot springs. Enjoy a walking tour with your tour director, then visit the Roman Baths. Dine with your group in your hotel this evening. (B, D)

Journey through the rolling countryside of the Cotswolds to visit Chavenage House, where you will enjoy a welcome drink. View this Elizabethan manor house, built in 1576 and frequently used as a location for film and television, such as the current “Poldark” series. Next, visit Blenheim Palace, a World Heritage site and birthplace of Winston Churchill. Enjoy a free evening in Bath. (B)

Travel to Stonehenge to view one of England’s most famous landmarks. Believed to have been created between 3000 BC to 2000 BC, the massive stone monoliths of this UNESCO World Heritage site each stand 13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weigh approximately 25 tons. Journey on to Portsmouth to visit the Mary Rose Museum. Discover the history of this ship that was lost at sea in 1545 and recovered in 1982. Dine in your hotel in Brighton this evening. (B, D)

Travel to Birling Gap, part of the world famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. Head to the charming historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells for independent exploration and lunch. The afternoon will be spent at either Sissinghurst Castle Garden, the country home and garden of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicholson, or at Scotney Castle, a 14th-century moated castle. Travel on to your hotel in Maidstone for dinner. (B, D)

Visit Leeds Castle in Kent, a 900-year-old castle built on an island in a lake, then on to Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by free time for lunch. Then go to Shepherd Neame Brewery for a tour and beer tasting. Return to London for dinner with your group. (B, D)

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner >

Big Ben

When parliament is in session a special light above the clock face is illuminated to let the public know. The tower is one of the most prominent and iconic symbols of both Londo...

Roman Baths & Pump House

The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. The house is a well-preserved Roman site for public bathing.

Stonehenge

There are no written records as to why Stonehenge was built. There are many theories but no confirmations. Some theory it was a place of dying, while others theory it was a place...

Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is located in Woodstock in Oxfordshire, England and is a monumental country house. It is the main home for the Dukes of Marlborough and is the non-royal country h...

London Eye

The London Eye is located in the heart of London City and the Millennium Wheel rotates over the River Thames near Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. It is London’s most popula...

Cambridge England

Cambridge is the county town of Cambridgeshire in England and is home to Cambridge University. The city is situated on the River Cam and is about 50 miles North of London. Cambri...